Losers weepers – The Law of Nations
*Previously published in the North Grenville Times on July 17, 2019. By David Shanahan The Doctrine of Discovery provided the monarchs of Europe with a...
Lakeview School hosts its annual fun-filled Fall Feast
By Aspen Debassige M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— On Friday Oct. 11, M’Chigeeng First Nation families and community members gathered in Lakeview School’s gym for its yearly...
Northern First Nations participate in Archaeological Monitor Training
By Sarah Hazell This past summer, over 50 participants from 11 different First Nations were provided foundational archaeological training from the Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS)....
Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates new graduates
By Frank Cooper MUNSEE DELAWARE NATION—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Munsee-Delaware Campus held their graduation ceremonies on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the town of Melbourne,...
Epiichiikmaang Nishnaabemwin Dictionary: A progress report
By Mary Ann Corbiere The Nishnaabemwin-English dictionary commenced many years ago is approaching completion. Several tasks remain. One is to finish the workshops in Wiikwemkoong....
Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 25 years
By Marci Becking LONDON, Ont. — Thousands of students have graduated from the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) in the 25 years since its doors opened...
Wiikwemkoong ogoki learning apps go live
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabemowin Kinoomaagewin highlighted its Moose 101 Anishinaabemowin language app featuring the different parts of a moose during...
Anishinabek Nation celebrates fourth Treaties Recognition Week
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION (November 4, 2019) – The Anishinabek Nation kicked off the fourth Treaties Recognition Week by hosting Treaty Education Sessions...
Biidaaban Community Service-Learning helps future teachers study MMIWG Final Report
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— A Nipissing University program benefits the Indigenous community while helping students give back. Christine Benoit is the Biidaaban Community...
A letter to teachers on treaty education
Dear Fellow Educators, Treaty Education week is fast approaching. Treaties Recognition Week is the first week of November every year. The week was introduced in...
First Nations-led study yields new digital tools to promote economic growth and employment
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— A group of seven First Nations in southwestern Ontario is getting a new set of digital tools to help...
Kinoomaagewin: Student chooses program based on cultural supports
By Kelly Crawford BAAWAATING — Student chooses educational journey based on cultural supports and programming that will support change for his community. Quinn Meawasige, citizen...
M’Chigeeng First Nation expands Ngwaaganak Program
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— Lakeview School is expanding their Anishinaabemowin Immersion Program. Ngwaaganak has expanded to another grade this year at Lakeview School....
Lakeview School’s Grade 8 class contributes to the restoration of M’Chigeeng Creek
By Maren Kasunich M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— In early September, Lakeview School’s Grade 8 class spent the day with Manitoulin Streams in the M’Chigeeng Creek. The...
Fort William First Nation celebrate grand opening of The Family Centre
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William celebrated the grand opening of The Fort William Family Centre on Sept. 21 with a...